About Senza Pelo Med Spa

“My greatest honor however has been the opportunity to raise my three children and have the love and support of my husband Angelo. They are my driving force.”
– Maria DeNicola

Maria DeNicola

Owner

* Graduate, Arizona State School of Electrology
* Graduate, Rocky Mountain Laser School
* Certificate of Achievement Altus Medical
* Certificate of Achievement Candela
* Certificate of Achievement LightSheer
* Certificate of Achievement ESC Medical Systems
* Member of Society of Clinical and Medical Electrologists
* Member of International Guild of Professional Electrologists
* Former President, Arizona Association of Electrologists

I was born in February 1965 in Hollywood, Florida and moved to Arizona in my mid teens with my parents and sister. The Valley has been home ever since.

I am Italian and when I was 12 years old I started receiving electrolysis for my own unwanted dark hair. I can still remember laying on my technician’s table – just in awe of the work that she was doing for me – and I knew even then that this was what I wanted to do for others (it was love at first sight, you could say).

Just a couple years later I started going to school to become an electrologist. I enrolled at the Arizona State School of Electrolysis which was owned and operated by Betty Williams where I learned more than I can tell you about hair, about removing hair, and about working with people. On August 9, 1982, I graduated and received my degree as a Certified Electrologist. I set about doing all of the things it took to open my own practice.

I have been doing electrolysis for more than 35 years. Over that time I have been honored to receive the Golden Probe Award, presented to recognize exemplary service and leadership within the electrolysis community. I have helped to enrich the lives of hundreds of patient’s by removing unwanted or embarrassing body hair. I have made countless life-long friends, and I can truly say that I really do love the work that I do. I have been blessed in so many ways.

I have been working in the Transgender community for almost as long as I have been doing electrolysis. It is a community that is near and dear to my heart. At one point I was the President of the local transgender support group, A Rose, for several years. I still speak with some of the ladies I have been privileged to know going back 27 years. In 2003, Donna Rose mentioned me in her book ‘Wrapped in Blue’, and that really helped to show me how important my job has been for so many people.

Stephanie Shields

Office Manager

Stephanie Shields is not only an electrologist and laser hair removal specialist but is the Office Manager of Senza Pelo. Growing up Italian meant hair for everyone and electrolysis; she started her love of hair removal at the young age of 12 when she had her own unwanted growth taken care of. While growing up in the offices of Senza Pelo Med Spa Stephanie learned early on to be a professional yet caring technician (which is exactly what our clients want and need). She continually seeks out continuing education to bring her clients the most from their experience in hair removal. Stephanie has diligently worked to be one of the best electrologists in the field of Electrology. She is the recipient of the prestigious 2014 Ballet Gold Probe Award that is awarded to only one electrologist each year in their first ten years of practice. Stephanie has received two “AEA President’s Award” for her service to the non-profit. In this time she has served as the AEA Delegate-at-Large representing the 29 states that do not have a representative in the industry. In October 2016 Stephanie was sworn in as the 3rd Vice President of the American Electrology Association, the largest international association of its kind, at the AEA annual convention in Providence, RI, where she served for two years in convention education. leaving only to spend quality time with family.

She was taught by her mother how to do electrolysis but even before becoming a technician she was speaking on behalf of the office since the 11th grade later becoming a full-time electrologist in 2004. To boot she is a 3rd generation electrologist following her Great Aunt Jay Iadicicco, and her mother, Maria DeNicola. The work Stephanie does is in addition to the public speaking she does on behalf of the industry and clients around the country.

Stephanie is a very compassionate person and strives for excellence in all she does. Those fortunate to have Stephanie as their technician find out how dedicated she is to her profession.

Venessa Aragon

Venessa was born in Tucson, Arizona and moved to Phoenix in 1998 when she was 15. She attended and graduated from Artistic Beauty College in 2002 and is licensed in the state of Arizona as an Aesthetician. Since 2002, she has completed many post graduate courses in her field, from product knowledge to advance techniques of skin care. Venessa has had the privilege to work with and represent some of the top names in the skin and make up industry, including Physicians Choice of Arizona, Glytone, Clayton Shagal, and Avene.

Joining our team in 2005, Venessa took skin care to the next level and trained to become an electrologist. She now works along side our staff of skilled professionals in aiding the battle against unwanted hair. Venessa has a deep passion for the care, protection, and beauty of each patient’s skin. Her aspiration is to keep up with the most current standards of the Skin Care Industry. Her latest accomplishment was attending NALA where she obtained her laser certification for hair removal and skin rejuvenation.

Tasha Wright

CANS, BLS, ACLS

Tasha was born and raised in Iowa and attended the University of Iowa. After graduating from college, she attended nursing school and graduated in May 2004. At St. Joe’s hospital, located here in Phoenix, she took a Critical Care Course for six months and worked in the Neuro ICU for three years. She worked at the office of Dr. Meltzer, a plastic and reconstructive surgeon located in Scottsdale, for five years.

After having a baby, she became a stay at home mom for the majority of the time. When she went back to nursing she came to us as a subcontractor nursing; she is certified in Botox, fillers, and micro-needling by Dr. Chubaty here in the valley.

April Schell

RN, BSN

Aesthetics & wellness are her passion. She began her career in the spa industry in 1998 in California where she quickly fell in love with skin care and aesthetics. She moved to Arizona in 2004 where she continued her work in the industry and pursued an advanced degree in the field of nursing. The perfect combo was combining her love for beauty and wellness obtaining her ADN degree in 2012 through Banner Boswell Hospital. Subsequently achieving her injectable and laser certifications in 2013. Her drive for continued education is never ending; in 2015 she pursued her BSN from Grand Canyon University as well as finished her electrology training. She strives to use her education & artistic eye to give the clients of Senza Pelo the best in beauty and health possible.

Marie Tice

RN

Marie has been a nurse for ten years. She went to nursing school at Florida State College in Jacksonville, where she graduated with honors. She then had a Nursing Residency in the Operating Room at Southeast Georgia Health System.

Marie completed AORN Peri-op 101 and has expanded her nursing career by working in different areas of the country and working in a variety of surgical areas; such as, Pre-admission Testing, Pre-op, and PACU. Marie has also been a team lead, charge nurse, and a pharmaceutical nurse.

In 2018, Marie went to National Laser Institute and became certified in: Botulinum Toxin Injections, Dermal Fillers, Kybella, CoolSculpting, HCG Weight loss, Sclerotherapy, PRP Injections, and Aesthetic Lasers. After, her certification she started work here at Senza Pelo Med Spa! When Marie is not working she enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her puppy Bella. She also has a passion for diabetes, health, and wellness.

Melanie Harney

LE, CLT, CCE, CME

Melanie was born in Wichita, Kansas and raised in Scottsdale, Arizona. She sought her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Education, spending 14 years teaching in a high school English as a Second Language program.

In 2016, Melanie began her journey of becoming a professional in the skin care and hair removal industry. She studied in a rigorous 990 hour program to complete the requirements for her license in Aesthetics, Laser and Electrolysis in Homestead, Florida before returning home to be with her family in Arizona.

She describes becoming a member of Senza Pelo’s talented team as her ultimate dream job and she is excited to help clients realize their goals. Melanie is always striving to increase her knowledge of aesthetics as well as the world around her to help make meaningful connections with those she treats while providing exceptional results. Her motivation is fueled by the desire to help all individuals look and feel their very best.

Melinda Baehr

FNP

Melinda Baehr is a Nurse Practitioner Specialist and has a long background as an aesthetic’s nurse here with Senza Pelo prior to becoming a nurse practitioner. Melinda originally started with Senza Pelo in 2007 while here she continued on in an advanced degree. After she graduated with honors in 2013 she began her path to family practice, internal medicine, geriatrics & medical aesthetics.

Having more than 6 years of diverse experiences has brought her back to Senza Pelo where her new role here is medical director. When she is not taking fantastic care of her patients, Melinda is incredibly active in her family life and enjoys traveling with them.

Google Reviews

A solid trip to Senza Pelo Med Spa!
As a 48 yr old male looking to defying the aging process, I found just the place where I felt at home from start to finish. This locally owned and operated spa has everything. The professional atmosphere was comfortable and the staff members were incredible. Tasha is a top notch professional with extensive knowledge and experience of the industry. I'll be back for for sure!!read more

I don't know what I would do without this spa! They are all very kind and welcoming, and my laser hair technician is extremely aware of me and gentle with the treatments. I just received my 3rd treatment for laser hair removal yesterday. While it is painful, especially on my face, it is SO WORTH IT!!! After the procedure I got to chat with them for a lil before the 2hour drive home. They have been so kind and VERY Professional. I have a few more treatments to go, and look forward to seeing them, the results I have noticed already make me feel so happy and validated when I look in the mirror read more

I love this place!! Well worth the drive from Tucson. I've been getting electrolysis there for a year now and have received such good care from both Maria and Kiara as well as nurses Tasha and Mario who administer numbing shots for the procedure. So grateful for Senza Pelo Med Spa.read more

What an unexpected GEM IN THE ROUGH! I tried this place through a Groupon promotion and had no idea what to expect...although the facilities are modest (i.e. not fancy) EVERY time I go back my expectations are not only met but exceeded...I have worked with several different staff there including the owner, Maria, and all are extremely professional, friendly, and take time to learn about what each person's individual wants and needs are. I would highly recommend them to anyone!read more

Both the front desk staff and the Aesthetiticians provided excellent service and were very friendly. I felt very comfortable here and would definitely recommend this place to anyone in need of skin care/hair removal.read more

I love my electrolysis and laser hair removal sessions at Senza. Steph is just an amazing professional and very nice person to talk to. I tried this place myself almost a year ago when I found them on Google, just because they have very good reviews. Since that time I am a regular customer there. Love family owned businesses! Highly recommended!!!read more

From the moment I walked in I was very pleased which all the staff. I meet with the owner Maria and she was so friendly I couldn't have asked for more. She explained to me how the laser treatments will work and she introduced to the staff. I highly recommend this place!!!read more

Overall good experience, friendly staff, listen to concerns. Second time going to them, the first time
I just didn’t really like that I had to pay for 15 minutes of electrolysis when I only got 10 minutes. That bummed me out especially since it’s pricey to begin with. I just think they should change that and give the person an extra 5 minutes free of charge on their next session at the very least if that’s what they already paid for to make up for it. I know at some other places I have gone to that they have done that for me.
* Edited I went back there and it was such a great experience, they were very accommodating and always friendly, I recommend this place to go get electrolysis done. Thank you Maria and the staff from Senza Pelo!read more

I have been receiving electrolysis treatments and laser hair removal at Senza Pelo Med Spa for over three years. Words can't begin to describe how grateful I am to have found Maria and her staff. They are all extremely knowledgeable about both laser hair removal and electrolysis. These women really know what they are doing and actually care about their clients. They have always showed integrity and compassion. Maria is such an amazing woman. She has gone above and beyond to help me as a client. The best day of every month is when I get electrolysis done by her or her daughter, Stephanie. Amazing women. I also get my hair cut and style done by Kiara, who is an awesome person. I would recommend Senza Pelo Med Spa to anyone looking for the services they provide. If you are consistent with your appointments and listen to any advice they give, then you will be absolutely thrilled with the results. I promise.read more

I was so nervous walking into my first appointment for hair removal but the staff was incredibly welcoming and warm. From the second I walked in I was greeted with smiling faces. Such a welcome change from other med spas. I felt very comfortable and there was no judgement! Maria was great at explaining options and making her own recommendations as to how we could get the best results. I am really excited to see the progress and can’t wait for my next appointment! :)read more

This was my first time having laser hair removal at Senza Pelo. Vanessa took very good care of me. She walked me through the whole process and asked if I had any questions or concerns. Vanessa made me feel right at home through the whole process..read more

Love this place! They have super amazing specials and Tasha is phenomenal. I have been going here for years and this entire staff is amazing. I swear by this place... the services are perfect and it’s worth the drive!!read more

Senza Pelo Med Spa is a great place to go for any of your beauty needs. I have been going there for a couple months for electrolysis and Kiara does a great job. I was a bit nervous on my first trip not knowing what to expect but the friendly staff put me at ease and explained everything to me. They made me feel right at home.read more

I visited Senza Pelo-Med Spa for the first time on 5/30/2018. After reading all the client’s reviews of the Med Spas I chose Senza Pelo-Med Spa for a 60 minutes electrolysis treatment . And I am glad I did! Maria was so knowledgeable on her profession that I felt very relaxed during the treatment, around-my-mouth hair removal. Maria also removed blackheads from the sides of my nose. The result is fantastic. Maria was professional and friendly. Definitely, I am going back to her again!read more

Excuse my birthday. My legal name is Lisa-Marie Stefani. Senza Pelo Med Spa is the ONLY place I'll go for electrolysis and laser hair removal. Maria and her staff make you feel welcome and at ease. And of course you receive top-notch care! I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Senza Pelo Med Spa to anyone!read more

I love this placed! From the front desk to the technicians Senza Pelo staff is very welcoming and professional. Every service works together for the good of the patient and their skin care needs. I rate every service I have received there a 10 out of 10.read more

I've been getting laser hair removal here since March of this year, and I couldn't be happier with the results! Maria is so knowledgable and friendly I felt reassured and comfortable from the start. The pricing of the sessions and packages is just right for me too!read more

2 years ago, I was hesitant to step in and was nervous and skeptical of electrolysis, however I am glad that I made my way in. Since the first time, everyone has made me feel welcome and comfortable. They took the time to answer all my questions during my initial consultation and tested a small area to ensure that no negative skin reactions would occur.
Within just a year, I'd noticed a huge difference in my hair growth, and now the hair on my abdomen area aside from a few strays is barely noticeable. Recommend going once per week for first few months, then changing to once every two weeks.
My favorite technician is Stephanie. She is always very humble and caring. She never rushes through the appointment and does her best to get every hair. She also makes me feel at ease with her small talk and her hands are like magic- electrolysis can feel unpleasant if in the wrong hands but she maneuvers in such a way that I barely feel anything. Not only that, she does a great job to ensure no scabs are present on skin afterwards.
I'm so happy to have met such a talented, friendly lady.
Keep up the great work!read more

I’m so happy to have found Senza Pelo and Maria. She is friendly and caring, and takes special care to be hygienic, which is very important to me. We come from the west valley, but it’s worth the drive!read more

As a new customer, I had never used any of the services provided at a place like Senza Pelo. As a part of my consult, everything was very thoroughly described to me and Vanessa made sure that I was very well educated about the service I was there for. I used a groupon for an hour of electrolysis and Vanessa gave me the choice of whether or not I was wanting to go through with it after my consult since she wanted me to have a chance to do more research if necessary.
I opted to continue with my appointment and while that itself hurts(by no fault of hers), she did everything she could to make it as bearable as possible. The ratings I read before coming definitely held true in the fantastic customer service they provide as well as their service overall. I am glad to have such a good Company so close to home!read more

I see Vanessa for my Laser hair removal and she is the absolute best. I honestly wouldn’t recommend anyone else she makes you feel comfortable and is extremely polite and is very knowledgeable about laser and electrolysis. I couldn’t be happier with my results. If your in the market for hair removal please go check her out you won’t regret it.read more

I'd been to other laser spas and coming here was like night and day. Finally got great results and felt like I was finally one a successful path. Maria will educate you and give you a good plan for your needs, and she genuinely cares about how you look and will go above and beyond for you.read more

My husband heard about Senza Pelo from some friends so I thought I would give them a try for Laser hair removal. Maria the owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. She told me what was involved and how the laser worked. Maria explained things so that anyone could understand and completely put my mind at ease. I have had 3 treatments so far and will be going back for more. Thank you Maria for making me feel right at home.read more

After about 2 1/2 years of going here, I still love it more each time I go! They are flexable, and friendly as well as always understanding.
The front office is amazing and it's always a joy to see them all.read more

I had a 2hr session of electrolosys with April last week and it was fantastic! This was my first time with her at Senza Pelo and she was very attentive towards how I felt ensuring I wasn't experiencing any pain. I'm looking forward to my next visit!read more

This is not going to do Maria justice but I will try to point out why she deserves 5*. 1-I bought a groupon to remove skin tags and I was received graciously at the front desk and then by Maria. 2-I didn’t know what to expect and I don’t recall exact details but she was honest in letting me know there would be some pain (don’t let that discourage you) and then she got down to business with her skill. 3-I recently went back (3rd time) to have a removal done very closely to the outer corner of my eye. My point being is that is how much I trust this woman. I go in for 15min and have always left feeling that she has gone above my expectations.read more

The service is great! I truly liked my electrologist, Stephany, she is caring and gives great service. However, the office itself is being shady about pricing lately. They charged my an extra $15 out of nowhere for injection. I pay $99 for an hour of electrolisis and $45 for an injection. This last time however, they charged my $56 without letting me know in advance. When I complained the owner said that it's because you have to pay for the nurse's time (the nurse who gives you your injection). As if you are not paying $45 already. I say, look into other places, there are great ones around the phoenix area that don't charge you surprise fees.read more